Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Million Dollar Lasagna recipe. Layers of tender noodles, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheese come together in a decadent baked pasta dish that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Lasagna Noodles:
Meat Sauce:
Cheese Mixture:
Cheeses:
Garnish:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside on a lightly oiled sheet.
- Prepare the meat sauce: In a skillet, cook ground beef and Italian sausage. Drain excess fat. Stir in marinara sauce, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Make the cheese mixture: Combine cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, egg, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble the lasagna: Layer meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, and repeat. Top with cheeses.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Rest and garnish: Let the lasagna rest before slicing. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Substitute ricotta for cottage cheese if preferred.
- For extra richness, use a meat sauce made with red wine and crushed tomatoes.
- This dish freezes beautifully—assemble ahead and freeze before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
